Cooking Tips

Room temperature:
Some recipes call for eggs to be used at room temperature before combining with a fat and sugar. Cold eggs can harden the fat and the batter might become curdled and effect the texture of the finished product. Remove eggs from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before using them or put them in a bowl of warm water while assembling other ingredients. For all other recipes, however, use eggs straight from the refrigerator. View all the cooking tips >

Back to Basics with Sophie Gray

Perfect poached eggs...
as easy as 1,2,3

Easy to master and quick to prepare, poached eggs are great on toast and essential for that brunch classic Eggs Benedict. Follow these easy steps to become a poached egg pro.

2 eggs per person
2 tbsp white vinegar
Toasted bread or English muffi n to serve

  1. Fill a large shallow frying pan with water 3-4 cm deep and heat to a rolling boil. Add vinegar. Break an egg into a small cup and reduce to a low heat.
  2. Gently pour the egg into the water and repeat with additional eggs. Cook gently for 3-5 minutes, until the yolk is set and the white is firm.
  3. Lift the eggs out using a slotted spoon or fi sh slice and drain. Place on toast or muffi n and serve immediately.

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